Registered Nurse (RN) Pre / Post Operative Care - PRN

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for preparing and educating patients and families on pre and post-operative instructions including recovering patients after outpatient procedures.


PRN basis:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 0600AM - 0300PM CST as needed

Regular attendance and reporting to work promptly are an essential part of this position

Essential Functions:

• Assesses patient status on admission to pre-op or post-op area, and on a continuing basis.
• Provides safe, quality patient care to the Pre-op and Post-op patient by utilizing the nursing process and nursing diagnosis in a timely manner and by setting appropriate priorities. Coordinates nursing interventions to enhance achievement of expected outcomes and to ensure readiness for discharge.
• Observe and interpret patient's symptoms and communicate them to physicians
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
• Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients' charts
• Administration of medications and IV fluids based on age of the patient and patient's clinical condition.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders
• Charts patient information accurately and timely
• Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
• Provide instant medical care in emergencies
• Assist surgeons during procedures if required

*The preceding examples are representative of the assignments performed by this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Job Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• 1-2 years of PACU, CCU, ICU, ER experience required
• Ambulatory Surgery Center or Outpatient Clinic experience preferred
• ACLS and BLS and CPR certifications required

Physical Requirements:
Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand, talk) for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs, position/lift patients more than 50 pounds without assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.